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What role does international air travel play in innovation?

International air travel has undoubtedly shrunk the world, with nonstop flights facilitating travel to all corners of the world. Research from INSEAD suggests that it might also be helping grease the wheels of innovation as it eases connectivity between international companies and their subsidiaries. The researchers explore not only whether nonstop flights support innovation within companies but also how they might do so. The researchers analyzed data from global air routes between 2005 and 2015.